HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-18 Report of Public Hearing .pdfCITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 18, 2019
The Report of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place,
Maple Ridge, British Columbia on June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor K. Duncan
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Other staff as required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
W. Cooper, Planner 1
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The meeting was also live streamed and is available at
media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase/default/Channel/publichearings
The Corporate Officer provided the procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing and
advised that the bylaws will be considered further at the next Council Meeting on June 25,
2019.
The Mayor called upon Planning Department staff to present the following items on the
agenda:
1) 2017-572-RZ
11703 Fraser Street and 11718 224 Street
Lot A District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan EPP8898
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7550-2019
To re-designate the easterly portion of subject property (11703 Fraser Street) from
Ground-Oriented Multi-Family to Low-Rise Apartment.
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7422-2018
To rezone the easterly portion of the subject property from RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential). The current
application is to permit future construction of a 57 unit apartment building with
underground parking.
The Planner gave a detailed presentation providing information on the application.
The Mayor called for speakers a first time.
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The Corporate Officer advised that 319 letters were mailed out and that correspondence was
received from Glenn Lemiuex in opposition to the application.
John MacKenzie
Mr. MacKenzie expressed concern with the height of the proposed building as it will impact
his view of the Fraser River. He also expressed concern with the removal of three large cedar
trees on Fraser Street to make access for parking.
Glenn Lemieux
Mr. Lemieux expressed concern that the new proposed applicant will duplicate issues that
occurred a number of years ago with the original apartment complex. He felt that parking on
Fraser Street will be impacted and that there will be increased traffic in and out of the area.
The Mayor called for speakers a second and third time.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
2) 2016-031-RZ
13227 236 Street
Lot 35 Section 28 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 37422
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7228-2016
To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential).
The current application is to permit a future development of 17 townhouse units.
The Director of Planning gave a detailed presentation providing information on the
application.
The Corporate Officer advised that 94 letters were mailed out and that no correspondence
was received on this item.
The Mayor called for speakers three times
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
3) 2018-093-RZ
11780 Burnett Street
Lot 103 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 41319
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7485-2018
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District).
The current application is to permit a future 2 lot subdivision.
The Director of Planning gave a detailed presentation providing information on the
application.
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The Corporate Officer advised that 87 letters were mailed out and that no correspondence
was received on this item.
The Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
4) 2017-117-RZ
11865, 11839, 11831 232 Street
Lot 1 Except: South 83 Feet, Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan
12599;
South 83 Feet, Lot 1 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan
12599;
Lot 35 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 24972
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7351-2017
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential). The current application is to permit the future development of 46
townhouse units.
The Planner gave a detailed presentation providing information on the application.
The Corporate officer advised that 89 letters were mailed out and correspondence expressing
concern was received from Andrea Lister.
The Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters
contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer